Seth Pierre Remington & Family

(and family members)

Son:

Civil War Cavalry:

 

Watertown Daily Times 1969:

Seth Pierre Remington & Clara B Sackrider's Marriage Announcement:

Marriage announcement from SP Remington's newspaper, St. Lawrence Plaindealer, Jan 10, 1861

 

Wife: Clara Bascomb Sackrider who was born in Norfolk NY in 1837 and was the daughter of Henry Lewis Sackrider and Mary B Hutchins. Her brothers were Horace D Sackrider (b 1834) and Robert Henry Sackrider (b 1844)

 

11th Regiment Cavalry "Scott's 900" :

 

Cavalry Drills - Drawings by Frederic Remington - New York Horse Show 1888 - Harpers Weekly:

 

St. Lawrence Republican - Feb 25, 1880 (died of tuberculosis):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Lawrence Plaindealer  1880:

 

 

March 24, 1880:

 

St. Lawrence Plaindealer May 1884:

 

The Daily Journal (Ogdensburg) Feb 1880:

 

St. Lawrence Plaindealer March 24, 1880:

 

Reverend Seth Williston Remington and Maria Pickering - Parents of Seth Remington:

St. Lawrence Plaindealer April 28, 1931:

St. Lawrence Plaindealer - May 2,  1878:

Canton Commercial Advertiser 1951:

(Thomas Remington, father of Seth W Remington, grandfather of Seth Pierre Remington, great grandfather of Frederic Remington)

 

Canton Commercial Advertiser 1951:

 

      From:  http://www25.uua.org/uuhs/duub/register/1882.html

Rev. Seth Williston Remington was born in Bennington, Vt., Jan. 1, 1807, and died in Henderson, N.Y., April 18, 1881. His parents (Thomas Remington and Olive Nelson) moved to Munroe Co., N.Y., while he was a child. He was brought up a Baptist, and fully accepted the tenets of that sect until, in mature years a passage in the Bible struck him with a new significance, and led him to reconsider the teachings of his youth. The result was his complete conversion to Universalism.

About 1835 he gave his attention to the study of divinity, and soon began preaching. He was ordained in the year 1839 while located at Smith's Mills. In 1840 he was settled in Boston, Erie Co., where he labored three years and established a prosperous society. He was pastor of the society in Churchville from 1844 to 1849, and from thence went to Geneva, where he was located from 1850 to 1852. During 1853 and 1854 he was at Binghamton. He was now invited to take up his residence at Canton. While here he undertook the raising of funds sufficient to secure the location of the Theological School, and having accomplished this was appointed a financial agent for procuring further funds, and obtained in all some $25,000. He remained in Canton until the death of his wife, about 1878, preaching meantime in Theresa, from 1862 to 1864, and at other places during other portions of his residence there. For several years he had ceased to preach regularly, but about two years before his decease he was settled at Henderson, and continued his pastorate there during the remainder of his life.

Mr. Remington was possessed of a logical mind, strong convictions and great general information. He was a preacher of considerable power, and his ministrations were acceptable to the last. He leaves two sons and two daughters.

     Alvah Remington, brother of Rev Seth Williston Remington:   http://www.thesorensens.net/FamilyTree/gp3309.htm

 Remingtons buried at Riverview Cemetery, Henrietta Monroe NY:  http://www.rootsweb.com/~nymonroe/cem/rivervie.htm

      Remington burials in Henrietta, NY: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nymonroe/cem/hen4.htm

        includes Capt Thomas and Olive Remington, parents of Seth Williston Remington - Riverview Cemetery

         also Tinker Cemetery: http://mcnygenealogy.com/cem/tinker.htm

 

 

1860 Canton NY Census:

note: this census says that Seth W Remington was born in Massachusetts.  1860 - 52 = birth year 1808.

1870 Canton NY Census:

5   38   38  Remington      Seth W.        63   M    W    Universalist Preacher 4,000       Vermont                                                                        X
 6   38   38  Remington      Maria P.       60   F    W    Keeping House                      Vermont
 7   38   38  Creighton       Josephine C.   27   F    W                                       New York
 8   38   38  Remington      LaMartin       21   M    W    Law Student                        New York              

Note: this census says that Seth W Remington was born in Vt. and Maria was also from Vt.  Above they were from Ma.  - conflicting data.  If he was 63 in 1870 his birth year would have been 1807.

 

Child's Gazeteer 1873-74 - Canton NY:

1880 Census:

        Seth W Remington (father)- Henderson, Jefferson County

        William Remington (brother) - Canton, NY SLC

        LaMartine Remington (Lamer) 31, wife Florence 26, son Charles 3 - Albany NY - 16WD - Madison

         Avenue, Editor of the Morning Express

 

Seth Pierre Remington & Siblings:

   1. Chauncey P. Remington b 1829-

"The History of Ontario County NY" - http://books.google.com/books?id=qygVAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA1-PA82&lpg=RA1-PA82&dq=Maria+Hemiup+Geneva&source=bl&ots=A9e7p1ENit&sig=fNMbG8jdbz3YhIq-WHFdSK0W9NM&hl=en&ei=CBI2TLLNMMXflgel9ajVBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CCUQ6AEwBg#

The Evening Register March 1, 1872:

1880 Smith's Mills, NY Census, Chautauqua County, NY :

Remington      Chancey P.     Self     Male    51    NY  Occupation Painter (Mother/Father born in Vt) - Single  

Smith's Mills Cemetery: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nychauta/CEMETERY/Smills.html

Silas Pickering, d. Jan. 31, 1854, aged 71 yrs. Dedicated to Grandfather by C.P. Remington.

Fredonia NY Censor 1909-1910 - Town of Hanover:

 

 

    2. Maria L Remington b 1832 married George M Hemiup - Geneva NY 1851, (by 1870 George was listed

          as  a grocer in Seneca, NY Census)

 "The History of Ontario County NY" - http://books.google.com/books?id=qygVAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA1-PA82&lpg=RA1-PA82&dq=Maria+Hemiup+Geneva&source=bl&ots=A9e7p1ENit&sig=fNMbG8jdbz3YhIq-WHFdSK0W9NM&hl=en&ei=CBI2TLLNMMXflgel9ajVBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CCUQ6AEwBg#

George M. Hemiup, Geneva, was born in Yates county, October 22, 1822. He received a commercial education and for many years was a successful merchant of Geneva. November 12, 1851, he married Maria, oldest daughter of Rev. Seth W. and Maria (Pickering) Remington, then of Geneva. Mr. and Mrs. Hemiup had two daughters: May L., who died at the age of eight years, and Vernie, who married James M. Haley of Brooklyn. Mr. Hemiup's father, Alexander, was born in Geneva in 1799, and married Mary Mills of Havana, N. Y. They had one son and two daughters: George M., Catherine, who married Philip Roof of Eddytown, Yates county; and Cornelia, who married John Roof of the same place. Alexander Hemiup died in 1888, and his wife in the same year. The grandfather, John, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and came here with General LaFayette. He had some land given him for his military service, known as the Swan and Johnson tract. Mrs. Hemiup's father, the Rev. Seth W. Remington, was born in Vermont in 1807, and married Maria Pickering, born in Massachusetts, a descendant of Col. Timothy Pickering. They had four sons and two daughters. Six grew to maturity: Chauncey P., Maria, Pierpont, William, Josephine and Lamartine. The late Col. S. Pierpont Remington served with distinction in the War of the Revolution. Mrs. Hemiup has written many articles of a scientific nature for the public press which attracted much notice, and is the author of a book entitled "Law of Heat," which has been received with a great deal of interest and has been much commended, and is now preserved in the educational exhibits of the State at Albany. Her name is recorded in the dictionary of English and American authors  from: http://ontario.nygenweb.net/Hsurnamefamilysketchpart3.htm

         Rochester NY Democrat & Chronicle - Sept 12, 1911:

 

      3. Seth Pierre Remington - was the third child born in 1834

       4.William Remington b 1839 (William Reese Remington, St Lawrence County Clerk and Canton Post

         Master) m Lavilla J. Everest

St. Lawrence Plaindealer 1907:

Franklin Gazette 1892:

Franklin Gazette 1899:

 

               

 

      5.Josephine b 1843 m George Creighton 1863, Canton NY  (evergreen cemetery in Canton has a

        Josephine R Gibbons, did she remarry?)

       6. Lamartine  Remington b 1849 d 1884 (LaMartine (Mart) Zetto Remington) M Florence Stevens

          Remington Penfield

         St. Lawrence Plaindealer 1874:(note, LaMartine was the editor of the Plaindealer during the Civil War

        years and after the war, editor of the Albany Express)

         Will From Bangor, Franklin County: REMINGTON, LAMARTINE Z. , BANGOR  , NY-17-8-288
 

                      St. Lawrence Plaindealer:

 

              

               Auburn NY News and Bulletin Feb 23, 1881:

    

               Franklin Gazette Dec 19, 1884:

Canton Commercial Advertiser 1924:

 

                Malone Farmer 1914:

 

      1900 Census:

      Syracuse - Florence Penfield (Widow of LaMartine) b 1853 age 46 Manufacturer Mattresses , son

      Pierre Remington, 18 b   1882 - Student  (listed in Syracuse University records 1897 as a non-

      graduate)

                Syracuse Post Standard Feb 5, 1915:

 

          Malone Farmer Feb 6, 1935:

          

 

 

Evergreen Cemetery, Canton NY - from Anne Cady's web site:

Remington (See also: McCuen)
Remington Burial Plot, (Section F)
Remington Monument, (Section F)
William R Remington, May 25, 1839 - Mar 8, 1907 (Section F)
Lavilla J.E. Remington, May 16, 1844 - Jan 16, 1908 (Section F)
Josephine Gibbon, Jan 25, 1843 - Aug 14, 1906 (Section F)
Remington Monument, (Section F)
Rev S W Remington, d. Apr 12, 1871 Age 74 yrs, buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Henderson NY (Section F)
Maria Pickering Remington, d. Apr 20, 1878 Age 67 yrs; wife of Rev. S. W. Remington (Section F)
George H Remington, Mar 20, 1864 - Mar 23, 1907 (Section F)

Remington Monument, (Section B)
Col S Pierre Remington, 1834-1880 (Section B)
Clara Sackrider Remington, 1836-1912 (Section B)
Emma L Caten, Dau of Lawton & Flora Caten, 1869-1957 (Section B)
Eva Caten Remington, 1859-1918 (Section B)
Frederic Remington, 1861-1909 (Section B)

 

Father of: Frederic Remington 

 

Military Articles:

Gouverneur Times 1864:

 

 

Other Newspaper Articles & the Sackrider Family:

 

New York Times 1877:

 

Gouverneur Press 1890:

 

Canton Commercial Advertiser 1951:

 

Canton Commercial Advertiser 1943

 

Canton Commercial Advertiser 1936:

 

Canton Commercial Advertiser 1939:

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Col. Seth Pierre Remington

from

Watertown Times - 1961

 

 

New York State Military Museum

Civil War Newspaper Clippings - click here to read more:  http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/historic/reghist/civil/cavalry/11thCav/11thCavCWN.htm

A Fight at Fairfax, Va. On Friday afternoon, in pursuance of orders, Colonel Swain, commanding the cavalry regiment known as Scott's Nine Hundred, ordered Major Remington to take companies B and C, numbering about. 100 men, and make a reconnaissance to Centrerville, to see if any of the enemy were in that vicinity. Major Remington started at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, and after proceeding some distance went into camp, intending to resume his march early in the morning. The Chronicle says, early yesterday morning they again started off, and by half-past eight o'clock were in the vicinity of Fairfax. Here the pickets of the 6th Virginia rebel cavalry were discovered. Major Remington immediately ordered his men to draw saber and charge, which they did with so much impetuosity that half the enemy were captured before recovering from their surprise. The main body of rebels came up at this time, and Major Remington at the head of his little band, venturing too far, they were surrounded, and he with the main body of his men, turned around, and charging, cut their way through the rebel lines. Of this body only eighteen returned; the remainder being either killed, wounded or prisoners. The Major was shot in the breast in two places. Lieut. Daywell, of Company C, commanding the second platoon, composed mainly of his own company, was last seen charging at the head of about ten men, endeavoring to cut their way through. Capt. Campbell and Lieut. Hazeltine, Company B, were both leading detachments when last seen. The Captain had previously killed a rebel officer. An officer while endeavoring to kill Major Remington, was shot by Sergeant Morris. Sergeant Beebe is probably a prisoner. It is likely that many of our men succeeded in getting through the rebel lines and made their way back to camp last evening. The bravery of our men was made maniest when surrounded, and their bearing under such difficulties was noble, and has elicited the warmest commendation from their officers. A FIGHT AT FAIRFAX COURT-HOUSE. On Friday afternoon, in pursuance of orders, Colonel Swain, commanding the cavalry regiment known as Scott's Nine Hundred, ordered Major Remington to take companies B and C, numbering about one hundred men, and make a reconnaissance to Centreville to see if any of the enemy were in that vicinity. Major R. started at five o'clock in the afternoon, and after proceeding some distance went into camp, intending to resume his march in the morning. Early on Saturday morning they again started off, and by half-past eight o'clock were in the vicinity of Fairfax. Here the pickets of the Sixth Virginia rebel cavalry were discovered. Major Remington immediately ordered his men to charge, which they did with so much impetuosity that half of the enemy were captured before recovering from their surprise. The main body of the rebels came up at this time, and Major R., at the head of his little band, venturing too far, they were soon surrounded. The prisoners that had been taken were turned loose, and Major Remington with the main body of his men turned round, and charging, cut their way through the rebel lines. Of this body only eighteen men returned, the rest being either killed, wounded, or taken prisoners. The Major was shot in the breast in two places. Lieutenant Daywell, of company C, commanding the second platoon, composed almost of his own company, was last seen charging at the head of about ten men endeavoring to cut their way through. Capt. Campbell and Lieut. Hazeltine, of company B, were both leading detachments when last seen. The captain had previously killed a rebel officer. It is very likely that many of our men succeeded in getting through the rebel lines and made their way to camp on Saturday evening.—Chronicle.   Letter from the Army. Camp Hentzelman, Near Poolsville, Md. Mr. Editor.--After a dreary rain storm of five days duration the weather has again cleared up, and the sun once more spreads its cheerful light on the once pleasant, but now unhappy desolate and devastated Dixie. And so it is, dear Editor, with our country. Though the dark clouds of internal warfare hangs its impenetrable pall o'er the destinies of this powerful and happy nation; let us console ourselves with the thought that it is always darkest just before day, and that this cloud, notwithstanding its darkest and formidable appearance, will soon through the interposition of Devine Providence in behalf of right drift away, and the sunlight of freedom will shine in unison with the Goddess of Liberty. The voice of equality shall be sounded throughout the land, and slavery shall be classed with those persecuting wrongs that have been. Through the union of all true patriots, loyal to their God, their conscience, and their country, peace will once again be restored to our bleeding country, security to our government, and happiness to our firesides. But you are aware, as all sensible men are, that Copperheadism serves to backen, yea murder in their infancy, all those bright prospects, consequently I am obliged to exclaim: Copperhead, serpent-like traitors avaunt! thou art a curse to the nation. Henceforth and forever thy doom is sealed; Oh where is thy conscience to thus aid in spilling the blood of thy fellow man, Cain--like thou art spilling the blood of your brother. But being a private soldier of Co. E, Scott's 900, I will leave politics to those having more time to spare than I have, and proceed to give you such of your readers as may be interested, what information I possess regarding the Regt., for there is many a noble son of old St. Lawrence, which, like myself, are making their sacrifice in this Regiment. You are aware that the Regiment is commanded by Col. J. B. Swain of N. Y. State, a man such as we not often meet in the common walks of life. Possessing a figure slightly above the medium height, well proportioned, shoulders slightly forward, indicative of strength and muscle. To this he adds a countenance on which, although the virtuous labors of fifty summers leave their mark, traces exquisite beauty, health and vigor are plainly visible. His hair is silvered with the frost of fifty winters; in fact his manner and general appearance is such as to command respect and admiration from all who has the good fortune to know him. As a military man we have every reason to believe he cannot be surpassed, for, added to his great natural military attainments, he has had the benefit of a thorough military education at the West Point Military Academy. Neither was there anything in the arts and sciences left unrevealed by him when he graduated, in fact he is capable of commanding an army of thousands, governing a nation, or managing a farm, at each of which he would be equally happy and content. He is evidently a man for peace when war could be avoided with honor. I had almost forgotten to speak of his dress; it is very plain, often doning the blouse of the private. He often assists in engineering, and converses as freely with the private on matters of business as with one of his own rank, thus carrying out the sensible principle of equality. He is the idol of the regiment. Me thinks I see him the future Governor of N. Y. Of Major S. P. Remington, of Canton, I need not speak. He is well known in that vicinity as a man of superior talents and courage. Suffice it to say he is well liked in the regiment, and bids fair to make a high mark in the annals of our country's history. In fact all the commissioned officers of the regiment are well worthy of their place, and with the exception of one or two, perhaps they are capable of filling the highest place. Although this regiment has performed many very important scouts and reconnaissance's, yet though a part of it is in constant danger but one man has been killed by the Rebels. That one was the Orderly Sergeant of Co. L, killed near the place my letter is dated. But my letter is already to lengthy so I must conclude by saying that the boys from St. ..... the very life and substance of the Regiment, and Co. D especially, our Col. says, is the apple of his eye. I remain your with respect, W. R., Co. E, Scotts 900.     Communication. CAMP RELIEF, Scotts 900, 1st U. S. V. C., Washington, D. C., Feb. 6th, 1863. Editor Plaindealer: Sir:--Out of justice to myself I take the liberty to occupy a few lines in your paper. The story has been widely circulated through the village of Canton that I had deserted from my Regiment and gone, some said to Canada. Now in my own defense I will say that I am here and have been here ever since I joined my Regiment, the last of August, 1862, and if it is necessary I can get a certificate from Col. Swain and the company officers that I have not missed a Roll Call since I came into the service, or never been absent from Camp without written authority. Now Mr. Editor, I think it would look a great deal better if the originator of that story would enlist himself or keep sober so he could tell when he meets any one he thinks he is acquainted with. Our boys are all well that came with me. You would not know some of them they have fatted up so. We are ready for "Johnny Reb" whenever the order is given for Boots and Saddles. By giving this a place in your paper you will greatly oblige, Yours Respectfully, HORACE D. MOODY. Sergeant CO. D, SCOTTS 900, 1st. U. S. V. C.   A Squadron of Scott's 900 Cavalry Surrounded and Cut Up. Washington, Saturday June 27, 1863. — A squadron of Scott's 900 Cavalry, under Major Remington, on their way to Centerville, this morning, encountered near Fairfax, the 6th Virginia Cavalry, and dashed at them with the saber. The Major made two charges and drove the enemy for three miles into a wood, and there encountered a superior force, checked him with the fire of carbines. The fight from the beginning to the end, was fierce. Its termination, from the overwhelming disparity of numbers, was disastrous. Major Remington, after having had his horse shot twice, cut his way out and made his escape with eighteen men. Five have come in since. Eighty are reported as either killed, wounded, or missing. Among them are Capt. Dagwell, Capt. Campbell, and Lieut. Hazelton. The companies were B and C. LATER. Washington June 29.—Thirty of the detachment of Scott's cavalry, who encountered the enemy at Farifax Court-House on Saturday, with Major Remington and Capt. Campbell, have returned. About 50, including three Lieutenants, are yet to be accounted for.     The Gouverneur Times Gouverneur, Friday, September 9th, 1864. ARMY CORRESPONDENCE. FROM SCOTT'S 900. HEADQUARTERS "SCOTT'S 900" CAVALRY, MT. HOAMO'S PLANTATION, LA. August 6, 1864. EDITORS COURIER & FREEMAN: Our regimental headquarters, which were formerly a mile below and opposite to Donaldsonville, has been removed to this place. Since Col. Sherburne was appointed Chief of Cavalry for this Department, our Lieut. Colonel has been detached to serve on a military board in New Orleans, consequently the command of the regiment devolves on Major S. P. Remington, who is highly esteemed both for his fine soldierly qualifications and his gentlemanly conduct as exhibited to the officers and men under his command. Several promotions have recently taken place; among the number is the name of John Mills of Canton, to be 2d Lieutenant. The health of the regiment is very poor, there being at one time more than four hundred and eighty men unfit for duty, Co. F. had only twelve men reported for duty this morning, as I am told by the hospital steward. Fever and ague and chronic diarrhea are the prevailing epidemics, and both are attributed to the bad water we are of necessity compelled to drink. There has been but little alteration in the disposition of the various companies comprising the regiment. The 1st Battalion, composed of companies A, D, H and M, are stationed here together with Co. C; companies F and E are at the Hermitage; K, G, and L are at Mannings; I is at Whitehall saw-mill; B is at New Orleans, doing Provost duty. You have doubtless ere this learned is the good fortune that befell your townsman, Mr. G. E. Clark, who came out as a private in Co. M, and was on detached duty as orderly at headquarters department of Washington. He was the recipient of a special order from the Secretary of War, ordering him to report without delay at Louisville, Ky., with a view to his promotion to a Lieutenancy in the U. S. Colored troops. He left the next morning, July 23d, since when we have not heard from him. Previous to his leaving he was the recipient of a fine complimentary address from his Captain, before his company, which was drawn up in line. Capt. Norris said: "Private Clark, I hold in my hand the document which separates you from my command, and in parting with you I feel it my duty as well as esteem it a pleasure, to say to you in presence of your comrades here assembled, that while you have been a member of Co. M, I have found you willing, prompt and ready to perform your duty, and as a trooper your arms and accoutrements have been unexceptionable, and your horse well-cared for; and in parting from you we feel that we are losing a fine soldier, but believe you to be well qualified for the position you are about to assume, and --handing him the order—congratulate you on your appointment." On the receipt of the document Mr. Clark said with much emotion: "Capt. Norris, although proud of the position conferred upon me by this order, yet it is with deep regret that I part from my associates and comrades in Co. M." The weather is exceedingly warm, so much so that we feel like taking up with "Major Jack Downing's" advice to "lay off yer flesh and sit in your bones." Pretty lively scenes have been enacted here the past week, rendered all the more exciting from its being unexpected. Thursday, August 4th, a rebel brigade of cavalry and a battery of artillery, under command of Col. Scott, crossed the Amite river, and leaving two pieces of artillery and a squad of cavalry to protect their communications, marched on us by stealth, and attacked us at 7 a. m. Friday. We were quietly taking breakfast when our pickets came galloping in, announcing the near approach of the rebel force. Lieut. Gibson, of Co. H, with the three reserve picket immediately proceeded to reconnoitre their position; on reaching the sugar mill, about a mile half back from the river, he discovered the rebels moving in three columns to the attack, one coming between us and our reserves at Donaldsonville, another cutting us off from Baton Rouge, while third advanced to the main attack. These facts the Lieutenant reported to Major Remington, who determined to await the onset within stockade which would afford us a slight protection. Ordering Capt. Norris to form Co. M behind levee, and to protect the front gate at all hazard, he moved his whole force inside the stockade, but it was found too small to contain even the small number under him—not over 200 effective men—and orders were immediately given to form on the river bank behind the levee. Scarcely had this order been executed, when the report of a cannon and the howling shriek of a shell, as it struck a chimney close by us, knocking the brick about our ears, gave us the first intimation that the "Johnnies" had any artillery with them. At this juncture a flag of truce approached and demanded the surrender of all the forces at this post, or fire would be opened upon us in five minutes. The message stated that we were surrounded by a full brigade of cavalry, supported by six pieces of artillery, and was signed by Col. Scott, commanding brigade. The answer was characteristic of Major Remington. "Tell Col. Scott," said he, "that 'Scott's 900' never surrenders." Turning to us the Major said, "boys, this place is no longer tenable; we must cut our way out or be taken prisoners; Capt. Norris lead on with Co. M." Only a part of the company were in line, but not a man faltered, and as the order came sharp and clear.—"Forward, gallop, march!" every man seated himself firmly in his saddle, tightened his reins, and clapping hands to our horses away we went at a whirlwind speed, taking the road that leads to Donaldsonville. As soon as we started the artillery opened in right good earnest, but their gunners were not very good marksmen, and the shell went high over head, and sunk in the Mississippi without exploding. The rebel line we were charging upon held their fire until we were close upon them, and then came one terrible volley; before they could load we were upon them, scattering them right and left like chaff, giving them leaden doses from Col. Colt's pill boxes which are hard to take; one moment and we were through and strange to say two hundred of us had cut our way through treble our number without losing a man killed, and had only one man wounded, Capt. Norris, shot the shoulder; but we lost largely in horses, one company alone losing 40 in killed, wounded and captured. Several men had very narrow escapes. Major Remington had, his horse shot from under him. Wm. Bots- ford from Potsdam had his horse shot three places. Corp. Lewis had a ball pass his hat, and several others had very narrow escapes. A large number of prisoners were taken, but most of them were sick and unable to join in the fight, but compelled to match on foot when the rebs moved off. Our detachment fell back to the telegraph station, about six miles, when we were joined by companies E, F, G and C making in all about six hundred men, and preceded by a gunboat, returned scene of action. few shells from gunboat No. 27 created great confusion among "Johnnies" who fell back at double quick, taking with them all the plunder they could carry. Our advance followed them as far as Mauchac Ferry, driving across in such a hurry that all the captured arms and ammunition were thrown into the river.—Plunder appeared to be the main object of the rebs in making the attack, for instead of following up the retreating column they turned their whole attention to rifling our quarters of everything movable. Boots and shoes were in great demand, most of them having very poor or no shoes at all. Blankets, rubber pouches, writing paper and envelopes were all taken, and pants and dress jackets did not escape their notice. Their loss as admitted was four killed and fifteen wounded. Since then everything has been quiet and we occupy our old quarters. The total number of prisoners taken by the rebs. was 94 men, one captain, one 1st lieutenant, Sergt.-Major Davis, and Hospital Stewart Freeman. Yours, truly, ROBIN QUILL. Promotion of Capt. S. P. Remington. We are pleased to learn that Captain S. P. REMINGTON, of "Scott's 900" Cavalry has been promoted to Major in his Regiment.   Another Canton Volunteer Gone. Canton has again been called upon to mourn the loss of a volunteer. Thomas Gamble, a member of Co. G. Capt. H. D. Ellsworth, Scotts 900, U. S. C., died in Hospital, at Washington, on the 18th inst. His remains was sent home by the company and arrived here on Saturday evening, and a large concourse of people attended his funeral at the M. E. Church on Sunday. From a private letter which we have been shown from Capt. Ellsworth we learn that Mr. Gamble was universally beloved and respected by both officers and men both as a soldier and a man, and although he was but a private, he was always ready and willing when duty called him, to share the hardships and dangers of a soldier's life, and few stood higher in the confidence of his superiors and whose death will be more regretted. He has long been a resident of this town, and was known to be a good citizen and an honest hard working man, and his bereaved family have the sympathy of this community in their deep affliction. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.

Scott's Nine Hundred United States Cavalry. "Good for Fifty Cents in Trade".  Signed by J. R. Bostwick Sutler. Lithograph printed by A. Hoen & Co. Baltimore.

 

St. Lawrence Plaindealer 1881:

 

St. Lawrence Plaindealer Jan 29, 1890:

 

St. Lawrence Plaindealer Oct 23, 1895:

 

St. Lawrence Plaindealer April 30, 1935:

 

St. Lawrence Plaindealer July 28, 1942

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